West London borough finally given more powers to ban 'nuisance and dangerous' car meets

• Kingsington and Chelsea residents have been plagued for years by people meeting up to rev their car engines and races

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MyLondon · Local news · yesterday West London council installs high-tech megaphone to stop people drowning during heatwaves • It enables a safety message to be shared directly with people gathering near the lock

Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Brick-tastic fun at Legoland's new Lego Festival • Who needs Glastonbury when there's another festival taking place this summer that's full of family friendly fun? • We review the Lego Festival at Legoland Windsor.

Wandsworth Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Jailed in July: Schizophrenic drug boss, luxury car thief & twisted loan shark • Our round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in July 2026

MyLondon — Ealing area (Reach) · Local news · 3 days ago Hanwell stabbing scene first photos show forensics team gathering evidence behind cordon • A 40-year-old man is fighting for his life

Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · 3 days ago McDonald's restaurant in Hayes Town given a makeover • McDONALD’S in Hayes town has reopened after a re-design.

Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · 7 days ago Out shopping? No smartphone? No problem • Did you know that you do not need a smartphone to pay for parking or register for a free parking session with Ealing Council? • Changes to free parking across the borough’s 7 towns were introduced last year, in a bid to make it easier for people to park, pop in, and support local businesses. • In The post Out shopping?

Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · 5 days ago Fast food shop fined for safety failures • A takeaway restaurant and its director have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after admitting a series of serious food safety offences. • SAI20 Limited, trading as Abi Fast Food, a restaurant selling Sri Lankan cuisine and other takeaway items at 233 The Broadway, Southall; and its director, Velventhan Ganesalingham; pleaded guilty to 6 offences The post Fast food shop fined for safety failures appeared first on Around Ealing.

What's on: next 14 days

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Sun 16 Aug · The Fighting Cocks The Fighting · Kingston upon Thames town-centre site. Pool Tournament at The Fighting Cocks The Fighting Cocks 16th August 2026 — 4th October 2026

Sat 15 Aug · New Wimbledon Theatre Tue · New Wimbledon Theatre. CTG Presents: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand

Thu 13 Aug · New Wimbledon Theatre. Paranormal Tour

Wed 12 Aug · New Wimbledon Theatre. Technical Tour

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Did you know? · West London

In July 2003 UNESCO inscribed Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens as a World Heritage Site, recognising its outstanding contribution to botany and landscape design.

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